Enterprise 100

Finalrentals is a car rental marketplace established in 2019, aimed at modernizing the car rental industry by enhancing visibility for local rental businesses and providing consumers with a wider array of choices at competitive prices. The company addresses the challenges faced by smaller car rental companies, which have historically been overshadowed by larger corporations with substantial marketing budgets. By offering a user-friendly platform, Finalrentals enables these local businesses to increase their e-commerce sales and reach more customers through various online channels. Over the past five years, Finalrentals has successfully integrated hundreds of local car rental providers, thereby empowering consumers with greater options and simplifying the car rental process.

NumberEight develops on-device mobile AI software that enables content providers to deliver hyper-personalized experiences in real-time using mobile sensors.

IONA is developing a hyper-efficient delivery solution combining drones and robotics for shipping companies losing hundreds of millions every year in rural last-mile, due to empty cargo bays, scattered delivery points, and driver shortages. We utilize a new regulatory framework for autonomous flights to provide a last-mile turnkey solution that breaks even anywhere and creates new business opportunities for the local economy. Rural last-mile is an untapped $38.5B SOM and IONA is at the forefront. Over the past two years, our team has proven its capacity to deliver. The tech is ready and patented, with already $10M in LOIs, and we launch our first operation in 2024.

QLM Technology develops gas detection and imaging systems that use quantum sensing, including ultra-compact, high-precision quantum optical sensors and low-power tunable diode laser Lidar with infrared single-photon detection for natural gas producers, distributors, and service providers. Its technology enables remote detection and quantification of very low leak rates, allowing fast, accurate, and cost-effective identification and monitoring of leaks from well-heads to pipelines, improving safety and reducing operating costs across gas production and distribution assets. The company is based in Bristol, United Kingdom.

Sonichem, formerly known as Bio-Sep, specializes in innovative biorefinery technology that utilizes ultrasonic reactors to transform by-products from forestry and sawmill operations into valuable bio-based chemicals such as sugars, cellulose, and pure lignin. With only a fraction of harvested wood being converted into timber, Sonichem's process offers a solution by converting each dollar of sawdust into eight dollars worth of biochemicals. The technology has been validated through extensive testing, first at the lab scale and then in a pilot plant, demonstrating a scalable reactor design suitable for commercial application. The company has secured patents in ten markets and was recognized in 2021 as the winner of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s prize for Best Enabling Technology. Sonichem's approach not only advances the use of non-food woody biomass but also provides a cost-effective method for producing energy products, potentially benefiting various industries, including the medical field.

QLM Technology develops gas detection and imaging systems that use quantum sensing, including ultra-compact, high-precision quantum optical sensors and low-power tunable diode laser Lidar with infrared single-photon detection for natural gas producers, distributors, and service providers. Its technology enables remote detection and quantification of very low leak rates, allowing fast, accurate, and cost-effective identification and monitoring of leaks from well-heads to pipelines, improving safety and reducing operating costs across gas production and distribution assets. The company is based in Bristol, United Kingdom.

Service Robotics Ltd is a company focused on creating innovative robotic solutions for elderly and vulnerable individuals. Founded in 2017 and based in Bristol, United Kingdom, the company has developed GenieConnect, a comprehensive robot that integrates a 24/7 video Care Centre with specialized software for personalized engagement. This desktop robot employs intuitive voice-enabled technologies to facilitate human connections through direct video calls with family, friends, and caregivers. Additionally, it offers features such as medication reminders, health and wellness monitoring, and stimulating content, including music and videos. By addressing daily needs and promoting social interaction, Service Robotics aims to reduce loneliness and enhance the independence of its users, allowing them to maintain their quality of life while living in their own homes.

Service Robotics Ltd is a company focused on creating innovative robotic solutions for elderly and vulnerable individuals. Founded in 2017 and based in Bristol, United Kingdom, the company has developed GenieConnect, a comprehensive robot that integrates a 24/7 video Care Centre with specialized software for personalized engagement. This desktop robot employs intuitive voice-enabled technologies to facilitate human connections through direct video calls with family, friends, and caregivers. Additionally, it offers features such as medication reminders, health and wellness monitoring, and stimulating content, including music and videos. By addressing daily needs and promoting social interaction, Service Robotics aims to reduce loneliness and enhance the independence of its users, allowing them to maintain their quality of life while living in their own homes.

ClassForKids is a UK-based company specializing in management software for kids' activity clubs. It offers tools for communicating with parents, managing registrations, schedules, and payments, processing thousands of bookings daily.

TrustElevate is an identity verification company focused on regulatory compliance for data involving children. The platform verifies the ages of individuals under 16 and, for under-13s, confirms parental responsibility so that parents can provide consent for data processing and purchases. Its verified parental responsibility technology helps businesses interacting with minors by offering a framework to meet evolving child data regulations, assess risk related to children's data, and obtain parental consent through privacy-preserving checks against authoritative data sources.

Arthur Online Limited is a London-based company that develops cloud-based property management software, established in 2012. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of applications designed to facilitate the management of various aspects of property rentals, including financials, tenancy, tasks, and stakeholder communication. By integrating property managers, agents, tenants, owners, and contractors into a single platform, Arthur Online enhances operational efficiency throughout the entire tenancy journey. Its features include financial management, workflow management, document management, and communication tools, which collectively streamline processes from tenant onboarding to ongoing property management. Additionally, the software integrates with popular accounting platforms, further enhancing its functionality and providing users with a robust end-to-end property management solution. The company also offers customer support and training to ensure effective utilization of its software across sectors such as student housing, social housing, commercial properties, and private rentals.

Buzzmove is a technology-driven company that operates an online platform designed to simplify the process of comparing prices and reviews for home removal and moving services. By providing users with the ability to compare various removal companies, Buzzmove aims to enhance customer convenience in the removals industry. The platform not only assists in selecting the right mover but also offers moving guides and various deals, enabling customers to efficiently manage their relocation while ensuring the protection of their possessions. With a focus on customer service and technological innovation, Buzzmove seeks to make the moving experience easier and more accessible for individuals and families.